the presence of the attorney for the government, the defendant appeared in person on this date. 03 07 2012

X WITH COUNSEL Matt Kohn, retained

(Name of Counsel)

X GUILTY, and the court being satisfied that there is a factual basis for the plea.

NOLO NOT GUILTY CONTENDERE

There being a finding/verdict of GUILTY, defendant has been convicted as charged of the offense(s) of:

Conspiracy, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 371, and International Emergency Economic Powers Act , Iranian Transactions Regulations in violation of 50 U.S.C. §§ 1701-1706, C.F.R. §§ 560.204, 560.701, as charged in Count One (1) of the First Superseding Indictment;

International Emergency Economic Power Act, in violation o f 50 U.S.C. §§ 1701-1706, C.F.R. §§ 560.204, 560.701, and Aiding and Abetting and Causing an Act to be Done in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2(a)(b) as charged in Count Thirty-Five (35) of the First Superseding Indictment; and

M oney Laundering in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 1956(a)(2)(A) as charged on Count Forty-One (41) of the First Superseding Indctment.

The Court asked whether there was any reason why judgment should not be pronounced. Because no sufficient cause to the contrary was shown, or appeared to the Court, the Court adjudged the defendant guilty as charged and convicted and ordered that: Pursuant to the Sentencing Reform Act of 1984, it is the judgment of the Court that the defendant is hereby committed to the custody of the Bureau of Prisons to be imprisoned for a term of: FORTY-ONE (41) M ONTHS on each of Counts One (1), Thirty-Five (35), and Forty-One (41), all to be served CONCURRENTLY.

It is ordered that the defendant shall pay to the United States a special assessment of $300, which is due immediately.

Pursuant to Guideline Section 5E1.2(a), all fines are waived as the Court finds that the defendant has established that he is unable to pay and is not likely to become able to pay any fine.

The defendant shall comply with General Order No. 01-05.

Upon release from imprisonment, the defendant shall be placed on supervised release for a term of three (3) years. This term consists of three (3) years on each of counts 1, 35, and 41, all such terms to be served concurrently under the following terms and conditions:

1. The defendant shall comply with the rules and regulations of the U. S. Probation Office and General Order

05-02;

2. The defendant shall not commit any violation of local, state or federal law or ordinance.

3. During the period of community supervision the defendant shall pay the special assessment and fine in accordance with this judgment's orders pertaining to such payment;

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4. The defendant shall not engage, as whole or partial owner, employee or otherwise, in any business involving the export of goods or services to any country without the express written approval of the Probation Officer prior to engagement in such employment. Further, the defendant shall provide the Probation Officer with access to any and all business records, client lists and other records pertaining to the operation of any business owned, in whole or in part, by the defendant, as directed by the Probation Officer;

5. The defendant shall comply with the immigration rules and regulations of the United States, and if deported from this country, either voluntarily or involuntarily, not re-enter the United States illegally. The defendant is not required to report to the Probation Office while residing outside of the United States; however, within 72 hours of release from any custody or any re-entry to the United States during the period of Court-ordered supervision, the defendant shall report for instructions to the United States Probation Office, located at the United States Court House, 312 North Spring Street, Room 600, Los Angeles, California 90012; and

6. The defendant shall cooperate in the collection of a DNA sample from the defendant.

The drug testing condition mandated by statute is suspended based on the Court's determination that the defendant poses a low risk of future substance abuse.

Defendant is advised of his right to appeal.

Government's motion to dismiss the remaining counts in the First Superseding Indictment is Granted, with respect to Defendant Sairafi.

At the request of Defense Counsel, the Court refers the Bureau of Prisons to Defendants date of arrest as January 11, 2010 under a U.S. Search warrant, with transfer to Federal custody on September 24, 2010. Defendant has been detained without bail since his arrest.

to the special conditions of supervision imposed above, it is hereby ordered that the Standard Conditions of Probation and Release within this judgment be imposed. The Court may change the conditions of supervision, reduce or extend the period of and at any time during the supervision period or within the maximum period permitted by law, may issue a warrant and revoke for a violation occurring during the supervision period.

3-07-11

ate U. S. District Judge/Magistrate Judge

that the Clerk deliver a copy of this Judgment and Probation/Commitment Order to the U.S. Marshal or other qualified officer.

Clerk, U.S. District Court

3-07-11 By

s/Joseph Remigio

iled Date Deputy Clerk

ant shall comply with the standard conditions that have been adopted by this court (set forth below).

STANDARD CONDITIONS OF PROBATION AND SUPERVISED RELEASE

While the defendant is on probation or supervised release pursuant to this judgment:

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defendant shall not commit another Federal, state or local crime; defendant shall not leave the judicial district without the written

10. the defendant shall not associate with any persons engaged in criminal activity, and shall not associate with any person convicted of a felony unless granted permission to do so by the probation officer;

of the court or probation officer; defendant shall report to the probation officer as directed by the or probation officer and shall submit a truthful and complete report within the first five days of each month; defendant shall answer truthfully all inquiries by the probation officer and follow the instructions of the probation officer; defendant shall support his or her dependents and meet other

11. the defendant shall permit a probation officer to visit him or her at any time at home or elsewhere and shall permit confiscation of any contraband observed in plain view by the probation officer;

12. the defendant shall notify the probation officer within 72 hours of being arrested or questioned by a law enforcement officer;

13. the defendant shall not enter into any agreement to act as an informer or a special agent of a law enforcement agency without the permission of the court;

responsibilities; defendant shall work regularly at a lawful occupation unless by the probation officer for schooling, training, or other acceptable reasons; the defendant shall notify the probation officer at least 10 days prior

14. as directed by the probation officer, the defendant shall notify third parties of risks that may be occasioned by the defendant's criminal record or personal history or characteristics, and shall permit the probation officer to make such notifications and to conform the defendant's compliance with such notification requirement;

change in residence or employment; defendant shall refrain from excessive use of alcohol and shall not possess, use, distribute, or administer any narcotic or other substance, or any paraphernalia related to such substances, except as prescribed by a physician; defendant shall not frequent places where controlled substances

15. the defendant shall, upon release from any period of custody, report to the probation officer within 72 hours;

16. and, for felony cases only: not possess a firearm, destructive device, or any other dangerous weapon.

sold, used, distributed or administered;

efendant will also comply with the following special conditions pursuant to General Order 01-05 (set forth below).

defendant shall pay interest on a fine or restitution of more than $2,500, unless the court waives interest or unless the fine or paid in full before the fifteenth (15 ) day after the date of the judgment pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §3612(f)(1). Payments may be subject

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for default and delinquency pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §3612(g). Interest and penalties pertaining to restitution , however, are not for offenses completed prior to April 24, 1996.

all or any portion of a fine or restitution ordered remains unpaid after the termination of supervision, the defendant shall pay the irected by the United States Attorney's Office. 18 U.S.C. §3613.

defendant shall notify the United States Attorney within thirty (30) days of any change in the defendant's mailing address or until all fines, restitution, costs, and special assessments are paid in full. 18 U.S.C. §3612(b)(1)(F).

defendant shall notify the Court through the Probation Office, and notify the United States Attorney of any material change in the economic circumstances that might affect the defendant's ability to pay a fine or restitution, as required by 18 U.S.C. §3664(k). The also accept such notification from the government or the victim, and may, on its own motion or that of a party or the victim, adjust of payment of a fine or restitution-pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §3664(k). See also 18 U.S.C. §3572(d)(3) and for probation 18 U.S.C. ).

ayments shall be applied in the following order:

1. Special assessments pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §3013;

2. Restitution, in this sequence:

Private victims (individual and corporate), Providers of compensation to private victims, The United States as victim; 3. Fine; 4. Community restitution, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §3663(c); and 5. Other penalties and costs.

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SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR PROBATION AND SUPERVISED RELEASE

directed by the Probation Officer, the defendant shall provide to the Probation Officer: (1) a signed release authorizing credit report federal and state income tax returns or a signed release authorizing their disclosure and (3) an accurate financial statement, with documentation as to all assets, income and expenses of the defendant. In addition, the defendant shall not apply for any loan or open credit without prior approval of the Probation Officer.

defendant shall maintain one personal checking account. All of defendant's income, "monetary gains," or other pecuniary proceeds sited into this account, which shall be used for payment of all personal expenses. Records of all other bank accounts, including any unts, shall be disclosed to the Probation Officer upon request.

defendant shall not transfer, sell, give away, or otherwise convey any asset with a fair market value in excess of $500 without the Probation Officer until all financial obligations imposed by the Court have been satisfied in full.

These conditions are in addition to any other conditions imposed by this judgment.

RETURN

the within Judgment and Commitment as follows:

elivered on to

noted on appeal on

released on

issued on

appeal determined on

elivered on to

institution designated by the Bureau of Prisons, with a certified copy of the within Judgment and Commitment.

United States Marshal

By

ate Deputy Marshal

CERTIFICATE

and certify this date that the foregoing document is a full, true and correct copy of the original on file in my office, and in my

y.

Clerk, U.S. District Court

By

iled Date Deputy Clerk

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FOR U.S. PROBATION OFFICE USE ONLY

ing of violation of probation or supervised release, I understand that the court may (1) revoke supervision, (2) extend the term of and/or (3) modify the conditions of supervision.

conditions have been read to me. I fully understand the conditions and have been provided a copy of them.

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